Michael Pelletier

“A life sentence, is worse than a death sentence!!! A death sentence you die once!!!

A life sentence you die a little every day!!!!”

Michael Pelletier, a paraplegic confined to a wheelchair since he was eleven years old, was convicted of a non-violent marijuana conspiracy charge and sentenced to life without parole. He has been incarcerated since 2006, with no hope of freedom unless he receives presidential clemency.

Drug War Stories contacted Michael, who responded to our questions and shared his story and thoughts. Read Michael’s story here.